Prime Contracts Manager/PI Commercial

Bechtel Corporation•,

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for top talent to join the expanding Bechtel Renewables & Clean Power business line to deliver the latest in our long-term portfolio of natural gas fired combined cycle power projects. This project is a nominal 640MW single unit that will provide consistent electrical power to the regional grid. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the scope and design basis for the project which will utilize advanced gas turbine technology to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation. The position will initially be based in the Reston, VA office to support preconstruction and project planning activities, followed by a long-term field assignment at the project site in Sullivan County, Indiana upon mobilization.

Requirements

Requires degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 13-15 years of relevant experience.
Extensive knowledge of commercial/business management functions with work experience of a progressively responsible nature.
Demonstratable experience of managing customer/prime contracts with similar commercial terms and incentivization models (e.g. EPC Contractor; Lump Sum/Fixed Price; Guaranteed Schedule).
Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set.

Responsibilities

Responsible for/assists with the development and implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program for the project, consistent with the prime contract and Project Management Plan.
Assess prime contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations for the scope of work.
Coordinate with other project team members to identify customer-related actions/inactions that need to be addressed. Recommend approaches and implement actions as appropriate to document events, respond to the situation, and/or request appropriate variations on the project.
Participate in project related meetings, prepare necessary materials, track actions, and manage the working relationship with the relevant departments to facilitate prime contract administration.
Support implementation and management of a program to recognize and identify progress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as they arise and manage the timely resolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible.
Develop/maintain tools and processes to support contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team, including logs, registers, dashboards, reports, and other materials.
Coordinate the development and delivery of ongoing project training to address prime contract management principles, and facilitate the identification, preparation, and resolution of changes/variations and claims.
Coordinate effectively with a broad range of customers and stakeholders to solve complex business-related issues.
Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing regarding all commercial matters, including preparation of key materials - drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues.
Assist with development and capture of contemporaneous records and production of information necessary to substantiate project commercial matters.
Manage/conduct extensive factual, technical, and contractual research; perform required analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
Ensure effective contract administration through clear communication, organized documentation, and accurate record-keeping.
Manage the review of the contractor’s payment applications in accordance with the contract’s commercial terms, including cost verification and auditing.
Serve as the primary author of commercial correspondence and contractual notices and ensure timely responses to all contractor correspondence.
Evaluate and substantiate potential changes for merit and provide recommendations in written report format.
Lead the preparation and execution of change orders to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract terms.
Prepare periodic reports and updates for leadership and stakeholders.
Provide guidance to project team on contract interpretation and application.